Carman (singer)

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This article is about the singer. For the mythological goddess, see Carman.
Carman
Background information
Birth name Carmelo Domenic Licciardello
Born January 19, 1956 (1956-01-19) (age 56)
Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres Christian, contemporary Christian, Gospel, praise and worship
Occupations Evangelist, singer, songwriter, rapper,[1] television show host
Instruments Vocal, guitar
Years active 1982–present
Labels Klesis, Priority, Myrrh, Word, Benson, Sparrow

Carmelo Domenic Licciardello (born January 19, 1956) known by his stage name, Carman, is a contemporary Christian music artist and evangelist.

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[edit] Biography

Carman was born in Trenton, New Jersey.[1] As a child he played drums in his mother's band. Then as a teen he formed his own group. Around the age of 20, he moved to California

While attending an Andraé Crouch concert, Carman became a born again Christian, and embraced evangelicalism. In 1980, he made a custom album titled God's Not Finished with Me. The following year, he was invited by Bill Gaither to tour with The Bill Gaither Trio.[2] After relocating to Tulsa, Oklahoma, he released a moderately successful eponymous debut album (later issued as Some-o-Dat)[1] in 1982[3]—which contained mostly novelty songs. Then with the release of the live album Sunday's On The Way in 1983, began a string of CCM chart successes beginning with the title song. As he continued his musical career, Carman established the non-profit organization Carman Ministries.[1] With the 1985 release of The Champion came his first number one song, of the same name. Another live album—Radically Saved—came in 1988. Then 1989 brought Carman his first number one album—Revival in the Land.

Between 1987 and 1989, he was named Charisma magazine's readers' choice for favorite male vocalist.[3] In 1990 and 1992, Billboard Magazine recognized Carman's influence in Christian music by naming him the Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year and in 1995 he recorded his first album in Spanish-Lo Mejor-which includes some of the already recorded songs like Who's in the House and The River. In 2000 the album Heart of a Champion came out with 30 of his best songs including new songs.[3] In 2007 he updated his catalog with Instrument Of Praise, which saw him exploring the new musical styles of the time.[citation needed]

He has received 15 gold and platinum albums and videos and has sold over 10 million records. He holds the world record for the largest solo Christian Concerts in history with 80,000 attendees for a Charlotte, North Carolina show, and 71,132 indoors at Texas Stadium,[1] as well as the largest ticketed CCM solo concert with 50,000 in Johannesburg, South Africa.[3]

Beyond music, he participates in various television productions and interview duties as a host for both the Trinity Broadcasting Network in general and flagship program Praise the Lord.[4] In 2001, Carman starred in the film Carman: The Champion.[1][5]

In November 2011, Carman was involved in an auto accident. He was in the passenger seat when the driver made a left into the church parking lot in front of a crowd of fans waiting to get into the concert. A truck from oncoming traffic struck Carman's side at 50 mph. Carman was able to walk into the church attempting to continue with the scheduled concert, but collapsed soon after. He was taken to a hospital just outside of Houston, Texas, where he was examined and x-rayed. No broken bones or spinal injuries were found. However there were internal injuries that required surgery.[6]

[edit] Discography

Main article: Carman discography
  • 1982: Some-o-Dat aka Carman
  • 1983: Sunday's On the Way
  • 1984: Comin' On Strong
  • 1985: The Champion
  • 1986: A Long Time Ago...in a Land Called Bethlehem
  • 1988: Live: Radically Saved
  • 1989: Revival in the Land
  • 1991: Addicted to Jesus
  • 1991: High Praises, Vol. 1 & 2
  • 1991: Shakin' the House...Live with Commissioned and the Christ Church Choir
  • 1992: Yo Kidz!: Heroes, Stories, and Songs from the Bible
  • 1993: Lawrence the Kat and the B. Attitudes
  • 1993: The Standard
  • 1994: Yo Kidz!, Vol. 2: Armor of God
  • 1995: Lo Mejor
  • 1995: R.I.O.T. (Righteous Invasion of Truth)
  • 1996: Lawrence the Kat and the Bible
  • 1997: I Surrender All: 30 Classic Hymns
  • 1997: Mission 3:16 (EP)
  • 1998: Mission 3:16
  • 1999: Passion for Praise, Vol. 1
  • 2000: Heart of a Champion
  • 2003: House of Praise
  • 2005: Live and Reloaded
  • 2007: Instrument of Praise

[edit] Awards

[edit] GMA Dove Awards

  • 1989: Long Form Music Video of the Year for Live: Radically Saved
  • 1991: Long Form Video of the Year for Revival In The Land
  • 1991: Short Form Video of the Year for "Revival In The Land"
  • 1993: Children's Music Album of the Year for Yo Kidz!
  • 1993: Long Form Video of the Year for Addicted To Jesus
  • 1995: Children's Music Album of the Year: Yo! Kidz! 2: The Armor Of God
  • 1996: Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year for "R.I.O.T. (Righteous Invasion of Truth)"

[edit] Grammy nominations

  • Album of the Year: Long Time Ago... In a Land Called Bethlehem
  • Record of the Year: "Addicted To Jesus"
  • Pop/Contemporary Christian Album: Mission 3:16

[edit] RIAA Certifications

See Carman discography

[edit] Filmography

[edit] Movies and television

  • 1995–1997 Time 2 – variety series on Trinity Broadcasting Network
  • 1995: R.I.O.T.: The Movie
  • 2001: Carman The Champion
  • 2009: The Book of Ruth: Journey of Faith
  • 2010: Changing Hands

[edit] Music Video

[edit] Long form

  • 1984: Comin' On Strong Live
  • 1988: Carman Live...Radically Saved
  • 1990: Revival In the Land
  • 1991: Addicted To Jesus
  • 1993: The Standard
  • 1994: Carman Yo Kidz!: The Vidz
  • 1995: Raising the Standard: LIVE
  • 1998: The Absolute Best Videos
  • 1998: Mission 3:16: The Video
  • 2001: Carman In Concert: One Night Only
  • 2003: Carman: House of Praise – Live

[edit] Short form

  • "A Little Bit More Conviction"
  • "I Got the Joy" featuring Carlton Pearson
  • "A Witch's Invitation"
  • "The Resurrection Rap"
  • "Revival In the Land"
  • "Our Turn Now" featuring Petra
  • "Satan, Bite the Dust"
  • "1955"
  • "Addicted to Jesus" featuring dc Talk
  • "Who's In the House"
  • "Great God"
  • "Sunday School Rock"
  • "Holdin' On" featuring Margaret Becker
  • "America Again"
  • "Serve the Lord" featuring David Foster on Piano
  • "Meant for This Moment" featuring Helen Baylor
  • "God Is Exalted"
  • "R.I.O.T. (Righteous Invasion of Truth)"
  • "My Story"
  • "No Monsters"
  • "7 Ways 2 Praise"
  • "Step of Faith" featuring Ricky Skaggs
  • "There Is a God"
  • "Amen"
  • "Mission 3:16"
  • "Jesus Is the Lamb"
  • "The Courtroom"
  • "We Are Not Ashamed"
  • "The Prayer Anthem"
  • "Slam"
  • "Faith Enough"

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Alfonso, Barry (2002). The Billboard guide to Contemporary Christian Music. New York: Billboard Books. p. 134. ISBN 978-0823077182. 
  2. ^ Powell, Mark Allan (2002). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music. Hendrickson Publishers. pp. 141–143. ISBN 1-56563-679-1. 
  3. ^ a b c d Ankeny, Jason. "Carman - Biography". Allmusic (Macrovision Corporation). http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p2229. Retrieved December 9, 2009. 
  4. ^ Dunn, Patrick (February 25, 2005). "Christian Artist Carman Keeps Up With the Times". Albuquerque Journal. http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-3882365_ITM. Retrieved December 9, 2009. 
  5. ^ Cling, Carol (March 2, 2001). "Opening This week". Las Vegas Review-Journal. http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2001/Mar-02-Fri-2001/weekly/15543864.html. Retrieved December 9, 2009. 
  6. ^ "Carman In Car Accident". All Access Music Group. http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/99280/carman-suffers-injuries-in-car-accident. Retrieved November 22, 2011. 

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